Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, cubed
⅓ cup full-fat Greek yogurt
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 shallot, diced
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp paprika
2 tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
Cucumber Salad
2 Persian cucumbers, sliced and quartered
1 avocado, diced
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Homemade Tzatziki
1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
2 Persian cucumbers, grated and squeezed
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
Black pepper to taste
To Serve
2 cups cooked quinoa or rice
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
6 oz crumbled feta cheese
1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
Warm pita bread, cut into wedges
Pickled red onion (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Combine chicken with marinade ingredients. Mix well. Marinate 15 minutes at room temperature or overnight in fridge.
- Make Tzatziki: Mix grated cucumbers, yogurt, dill, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Chill.
- Cook Chicken: Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread chicken on baking sheet. Bake 15–20 minutes until internal temp 165°F. Broil 1–2 minutes for crispy edges.
- Cucumber Salad: Toss cucumbers, avocado, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Add avocado just before serving.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide grains between bowls. Layer spinach, chicken, cucumber salad, cherry tomatoes, and feta. Drizzle tzatziki. Serve with pita and pickled onions.
Notes
- Chill tzatziki at least 30 minutes for flavor. Keeps 3 days in fridge.
- Swap quinoa for cauliflower rice for low-carb option.
- Nutritional information is approximate and varies by ingredient brands.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 20 min